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Gingerbread Cream Pie

A delightful dessert combining the flavors of gingerbread with a creamy filling, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Gingerbread Crust
  • 1 cup gingersnap cookies crushed
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Cream Filling
  • 1 cup heavy cream chilled
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Topping
  • 1/4 cup whipped cream for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Crust
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine crushed gingersnap cookies, melted butter, and brown sugar.
  3. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a pie dish.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool completely.
Make the Cream Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the chilled heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  2. In another bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, ground ginger, and ground cinnamon until smooth.
  3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
Assemble the Pie
  1. Spread the cream filling into the cooled gingerbread crust.
  2. Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours to set.
  3. Before serving, top with whipped cream and sprinkle with ground nutmeg.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

Notes

For best results, chill the pie overnight before serving.

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